Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals vs Bricklayers Salary

How do Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and Bricklayers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals earns £12,059 more per year (36% higher)
vs

Bricklayers

£33,395
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,564

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsBricklayersDifference
Median Annual£45,454£33,395+£12,059
Mean Annual£49,279£33,035+£16,244
Take-Home (Net)£36,246£27,564+£8,682
Monthly (Gross)£3,788£2,783+£1,005
Weekly (Gross)£874£642+£232
Hourly£21.85£16.06+£5.79

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Bricklayers?
A Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals is £45,454, whilst a Bricklayers earns £33,395 — a difference of £12,059 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Bricklayers?
The difference is £12,059 per year. Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals takes home approximately £36,246 per year, whilst a Bricklayers takes home £27,564. The net difference is £8,682.
Should I become a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Bricklayers?
From a salary perspective, Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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